GI Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 3 main conditions that occur when there is ischaemia to the lower GI tract.
A
Acute mesenteric ischaemia
Chronic mesenteric ischaemia
Ischaemic colitis
2
Q
What sign is seen on abdominal X-Ray when ischaemic colitis is present?
A
Thumb-printing (due to mucosal oedema/haemorrhage)
3
Q
What is the antibiotic treatment for clostridium difficile gastroenteritis?
A
1st ep: metronidazole
2nd/subsequent: vancomycin
4
Q
What is the antibiotic treatment for campylobacter enteritis infection?
A
Clarithromycin
5
Q
What is the antibiotic treatment for salmonella (non-typhoid)?
A
Ciprofloxacin
6
Q
What is the antibiotic treatment for shigellosis?
A
Ciprofloxacin
